U21 World League

El Cilindro de Miami
Spectators: 8425 (Terracing: 6319, Seating: 1938, VIP seats: 168) In the 5th match minute, Racing Miami Futbol Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Blair Lusk to maneuver through the defense. Franco Di Giambattista made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stefan Hultman in the 6th minute of play. Franco Di Giambattista showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sonny Sigman, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Franco Di Giambattista made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cefero Gala in the 9th minute of play. Franco Di Giambattista made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stefan Hultman in the 14th minute of play. Cefero Gala hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Lyle Macias's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Magnus Hägglund read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Franco Di Giambattista showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stefan Hultman in the 28th minute of the match. In the 30th minute Cefero Gala shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Franco Di Giambattista saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 32 minutes, Melvin Slater mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Racing Miami Futbol Club and the Tough and Tasty FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Franco Di Giambattista made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stefan Hultman in the 35th minute of play. Magnus Hägglund took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Blair Lusk, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Franco Di Giambattista showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Donato Blai in the 42nd minute of the match. In the 46th minute, Stefan Hultman made a precise shot to the right of Franco Di Giambattista. Racing Miami Futbol Club's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Stefan Hultman to make the kick off. If Stefan Hultman had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Racing Miami Futbol Club's Franco Di Giambattista proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Racing Miami Futbol Club from getting a goal against them. Racing Miami Futbol Club made a substitution. Genaro Cassidy replaced Lyle Macias. Genaro Cassidy's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Magnus Hägglund read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. Racing Miami Futbol Club's Franco Di Giambattista played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stefan Hultman in the 65th minute of play. Franco Di Giambattista showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stefan Hultman, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. After having played for 68 minutes, Genaro Cassidy managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Racing Miami Futbol Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Genaro Cassidy was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice moves Sonny Sigman could shoot a difficult shot in the 70th minute, which Franco Di Giambattista however easily saved by the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sonny Sigman got free with Franco Di Giambattista in the 72nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Magnus Hägglund stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jackson Shipley's shot from short distance in the 81st minute. 84 minutes into the match, Sonny Sigman dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Franco Di Giambattista, 0-2. In the 89th minute Genaro Cassidy shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Magnus Hägglund saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 93 minutes into the match, Racing Miami Futbol Club's goalkeeper Franco Di Giambattista had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cefero Gala. Tough and Tasty FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.